Estimator

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Khamis Mushayt; On-site; SAR 302,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team focused on social housing refurbishment and decarbonisation projects. You will prepare detailed cost estimates and ensure the viability of tenders. Ideal candidates have intermediate to senior experience in estimating with strong commercial awareness and Excel skills. This permanent role is office-based with regular site visits, offering a competitive salary up to £60,000 and immediate start availability.

Benefits

Salary up to £60,000

Secure workload within the social housing sector

Fast hiring process (one-stage interview)

Opportunity to join a growing business

Qualifications

• Intermediate to Senior-level experience in an Estimator role.
• Background in social housing refurbishment and/or decarbonisation schemes.
• Experience working for a contractor is essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for social housing projects.
• Building rates from first principles to create full commercial pictures.
• Producing accurate tenders using Excel.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Excel for estimating

Building rates from scratch

Analytical skills

Job description

Job Title: Estimator (Social Housing Refurbishment & Decarbonisation)

Location: Wigan

Project Locations: Across the M60 / M62 Corridor (Wigan to Leeds)

Salary: Up to £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Type: Permanent

Interview Process: One-stage interview

Start Date: ASAP

Overview

Our client is a well-established contractor specialising in social housing refurbishment and decarbonisation schemes. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Intermediate to Senior-level Estimator to strengthen their commercial team.

This role would suit a commercially minded Estimator (or Quantity Surveyor looking to move into estimating) who understands how to build rates, assess risk, and produce realistic, deliverable costings, rather than relying on textbook estimating alone.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for social housing refurbishment and decarbonisation projects
• Building up rates from first principles to create a full commercial picture
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules of works, and employer's requirements
• Producing accurate tenders using Excel
• Liaising with supply chain and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities within tenders
• Supporting value engineering and alternative proposals

Commercial & Business Awareness

• Applying a commercial and business-focused mindset to all estimates
• Understanding delivery constraints and ensuring tenders are realistic and achievable
• Working closely with the wider commercial and delivery teams
• Contributing to continuous improvement of estimating processes

Candidate Requirements

• Intermediate to Senior-level experience in an Estimator role
• Background in social housing refurbishment and/or decarbonisation schemes (essential)
• Experience working for a contractor (not developer-side)
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to build rates from scratch
• Confident using Excel for estimating and cost analysis
• Ability to work from the office with regular site visits
• Organised, analytical, and detail-oriented

Desirable

• Quantity Surveying background with a clear interest in an Estimator role
• Experience working within planned maintenance, retrofit, or energy efficiency works
• Familiarity with public sector or framework-based tenders

Working Environment

• Office-based role with site visits as required
• Part of an established team of Estimators and Commercial Assistants
• Supportive and collaborative commercial team structure
• Projects located across the North West and Yorkshire (Wigan to Leeds corridor)

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £60,000
• Secure workload within the social housing sector
• Fast hiring process (one-stage interview)
• Opportunity to join a growing business with long-term frameworks
• Immediate start available